How is he more ready than Machacek, or even Scheifele? Did you even see the numbers Nino put up last year? In 55 games, he put up a single point. Mark matched that in his 7 game stint. Being a star in the AHL doesn't mean a player is NHL ready.

Scheifele and Nino are both about equally NHL ready. Scheifele is doing well in OHL and Nino is doing well in AHL. Scheifele had a strong WJC.

I am curious now what you would give up to receive him and is fair to both parties. I don't care if Garth Snow would accept the deal I am more curious what would be fair to give up for a player who currently has 1 year eligibility used, was 5th overall in 2010 and has just stated he wants to be dealt. Winnipeg could EASILY find a place for him in the future. He has the potential to develop into a 1st line RW.